I thought I would write something, just so you know I haven't given up. But, wow, I have nothing new to report. I guess I've hit another brick wall :-(
That's okay, I will hit pay dirt again one day.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
My Dad
I really wish my dad shared more about his family. Unfortunately, he was very closed mouth about them. He was born in Mississippi and was an only child. However, I can't imagine that he didn't have a bunch of other relatives there. All I know is he had a cousin named Robert (we actually knew him) that lived in Detroit. Luckily, my mom had some information, so I at least know his parents (my grandparents) names: Chatman (or Chapman) Myers and Rosa Ward. This is where I hit the proverbial brick wall. I can't seem to get any information on either of them (parents, siblings, anything). Now, when my dad's cousin, Robert passed away, my dad and I took the train to Detroit to make funeral arrangements. There I came across photos that I brought home with me. The photos are somewhat marked with names and indicates that they are various Ward relatives. You would think, armed with these names, that I would be able to locate something about them. But, nooooooo, nothing. I'll keep plugging away, something will surface eventually. I have faith!
Going slow
Nothing new on the genealogy search. However, I'm thinking about doing a DNA test. My recently found cousin is doing hers. I'm curious what it will uncover...am I of African decent or Indian or neither...hmmmmmm...I wonder.
A friend of mine said it will show that we are all cousins. I like that!
A friend of mine said it will show that we are all cousins. I like that!
Monday, September 21, 2009
I'm so bad at this
I am so bad at this. I envy those that consistently write on their blog. However, I do have some exciting news. Since I started this blog, I have managed to track down relatives I didn't know existed and/or were alive. During a conversation with my mom, she remembered that her dad had 2 sisters (Aunt Dorothy Pope and Aunt Susie Smith). She also remember that Aunt Dorothy had a daughter named Ida Mae and that Aunt Susie had a daughter named Marva Faye. Well, while dabbling in Ancestry.com (it seems something new comes up every so often, even if I enter the exact same information I entered previously) I stumbled acrossed another family tree that was sharing the same ancestors I had. Coincidence? I think not? So, using the leads that were available in that tree (a very important lead I might add...that there were living relatives), I started searching for these living relatives. I tried google without much success, so I tried Facebook. I sent messages to everyone that fit my criteria and low and behold, someone replied that was indeed related. It's been amazing. I have talked with 3 cousins (2 in Arkansas and 1 in Tennessee). It has been wonderful getting acquainted with these new relatives.
Life is good!
Okay, I'm going to try really hard to right more frequently.
Life is good!
Okay, I'm going to try really hard to right more frequently.
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